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Trump’s fossil fuel crusade confronts the climate faithful

Thu, 11/06/2025 - 6:19am
Pulling out of the Paris climate agreement was not enough, an ex-aide to the U.S. president says on the eve of a summit in Brazil: "You have to potentially destroy it."

How rising energy prices fueled Democratic victories

Thu, 11/06/2025 - 6:17am
Successful candidates in Virginia, New Jersey and Georgia focused on high electricity bills at a time when utilities are struggling to keep up with data center demand.

US businesses object to EPA bid to kill carbon reporting

Thu, 11/06/2025 - 6:17am
A cross section of manufacturers and environmentalists raised objections to the agency's plan to repeal its greenhouse gas reporting rule.

Judge orders HUD to resume climate grant payments

Thu, 11/06/2025 - 6:16am
The agency had suspended nearly all activity due to the government shutdown.

Scientists fume over Bill Gates climate memo

Thu, 11/06/2025 - 6:16am
It's "unfortunate that this is the take-home message," one scientist said.

EU countries agree to weakened 2040 climate goal and target for COP30

Thu, 11/06/2025 - 6:14am
The deal avoids the EU ministers going empty-handed to the climate summit that starts Nov. 10.

UK won’t give taxpayer cash to COP30 forests fund

Thu, 11/06/2025 - 6:14am
Britain is “incredibly supportive” of the initiative pushed by COP’s Brazilian hosts — but won’t be stumping up public money.

EU’s green car push helps fuel political populists

Thu, 11/06/2025 - 6:13am
Europe’s far-right parties are capitalizing on the public’s reluctance to change technologies.

POLITICO Pro Q&A with Deep Sky CEO Alex Petre

Thu, 11/06/2025 - 6:12am
The head of a carbon removal startup explains why Trump climate policy has created a “golden opportunity” for Canada.

The US led the world to reach a huge climate deal. Then, it switched sides.

Wed, 11/05/2025 - 6:58am
Ten years after nations adopted the Paris Agreement, its objectives are in jeopardy amid rising climate pollution and a political backlash against clean energy.

Democrats ride energy issues to election sweep

Wed, 11/05/2025 - 6:56am
President Donald Trump’s attacks on renewables turned rising electricity prices into a potent weapon for Democrats.

Colorado girds for fight with Trump over coal

Wed, 11/05/2025 - 6:56am
One of the state's power providers said Tuesday that it expected Energy Secretary Chris Wright to try and prevent the retirement of one of its coal units.

Judge allows Interior to rethink New England wind permit

Wed, 11/05/2025 - 6:55am
Secretary Doug Burgum has declared there is "not a future" for offshore wind under the Trump administration.

Geoengineering startup hires powerhouse lobby shop

Wed, 11/05/2025 - 6:54am
Stardust Solutions is hunting government investments in its technologies that aim to cool the planet by deflecting heat from the sun.

UK science academy sees promise in solar geoengineering — but not as sole climate fix

Wed, 11/05/2025 - 6:53am
A Royal Society report outlines the state of the science but makes no concrete policy recommendations.

Texas voters agree to spend more money on flood control

Wed, 11/05/2025 - 6:53am
The success of Tuesday's ballot referendum comes four months after deadly floods swept Texas Hill Country.

Q&A with the UN’s greenwashing watchdog

Wed, 11/05/2025 - 6:42am
Catherine McKenna says the Paris Agreement was an incredible feat. “Now: Do the work.”

UN: Nations well off-track of Paris climate agreement goals

Wed, 11/05/2025 - 6:42am
U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement would erase another 0.1 C of progress.

How to reduce your pets’ carbon pawprint

Wed, 11/05/2025 - 6:40am
Diet is the main factor to consider, but the type of pet, its breed and where it came from all affect its impact.

In the Philippines, Typhoon Kalmaegi leaves 26 dead

Wed, 11/05/2025 - 6:40am
“We have received so many calls from people asking us to rescue them from roofs and from their houses, but it’s impossible,” said the Philippine Red Cross secretary-general.

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